Frances Empire period, guided by the grand visions of the Emperor Napoleon and the more domestic ones of Josephine, was one of the most sumptuous and creative epochs in French furniture and interior design.

 From luxurious spa-temples to private bathrooms, the sheer variety of contemporary architecture in this field is breathtaking.

A burned-out private detective is enlisted by an army of presidential goons to retrieve the US Constitution.

Featuring an extensive collection of full colour photographs, "150 Best House Ideas 2" provides an in-depth review of exemplary house designs created by internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved practical, innovative, and stunning solutions adapted to the particular needs of their clients.

The book, written by Johanna Thornycroft and photographed by Andreas von Einsiedel, was first published in hardcover.